The start of production for the much-anticipated Mercedes-Benz has arrived. The German manufacturer’s battery-powered truck premiered in June. However, the first series-production models now have rolled off the line in Germany. Specifically, the trucks will be produced at the Mercedes-Benz’…
The next stage of Tevva’s truck development has been reached with funding secured for the zero-emission range of vehicles. A total of £4.2 million has been received by the start-up truck manufacturer. Therefore, Tevva is able to finance the range…
An order for 100 Volvo FM Electric trucks has been placed by shipping and logistics company, DFDS. The deal represents the biggest of its kind for the Volvo. In addition, the order is one of the largest for heavy-duty trucks…
More investment is required to ensure the UK’s transport operations are fit for purpose. That’s the message from Logistics UK’s policy director, Elizabeth de Jong. The comments come in response to the government’s Comprehensive Spending Review. “Logistics UK is urging…
Celebrating a half century in quite an achievement for a transport operator. Thankfully, Miniclipper Logistics has reached this milestone in style. Furthermore, it is looking to the future with a new distribution centre and rebranding. For example, the company has…
North America seems to be the place to be if you’re into autonomous trucks. For example, Volvo Autonomous Solutions recently revealed a long-haul self-driving truck there. In addition, PACCAR and FedEx revealed news of field trials between Dallas and Houston.…
A Freedom of Information request revealed 62% of UK test centres have waiting lists of at least 11 weeks. Meanwhile, some test centres are facing a delay of 24 weeks. The FOI was requested by HGV training company, Driver Hire…
Gist has announced training to tackle the current issue surrounding HGV driver numbers. The company has announced plans to get more people behind the wheel to deal with the ongoing shortages. Specifically, aspiring HGV drivers can now jump the queue…
Delivery company ParcelHero has criticised the government’s plans to offer visas to EU truck drivers. For example, the company has called the offer to 5,000 drivers a ‘compromise’. Furthermore, it suggests that the decision has ‘infuriated Brexiteers’ by going against…
New electric truck developments have given a boost to British business. Firstly, Ricardo has won government funding to investigate future clean vehicles. In addition, Tevva has unveiled the first British-designed 7.5-truck for mass production in the UK. The Ricardo new electric…